Aontu lands second-ever TD; Roderic O'Gorman survives in Dublin West to give Greens solitary seat

Keira Keogh (FG) secured the fourth seat and Paul Lawless (Aontu) achieved the fifth seat, marking a significant moment for Aontu and its second TD.

The election results showed Keira Keogh and Paul Lawless taking crucial seats, with stronger performance from established parties like Fine Gael and Sinn Féin.

Rose Conway Walsh (SF) was elected on count 6, while Alan Dillon (FG) and Dara Calleary (FF) were elected on count 8, reflecting the competitive nature of the election.

Patsy O'Brien (IND) was ultimately eliminated on count 11, highlighting the tough competition faced by independent candidates in these elections.

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